Alarm go OFF or ON...
Why do you say in English "the alarm goes OFF" when it starts to sound? It should not be "the alarm goes ON" then?
And when the alarm stops then what do you say?
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Alarm go OFF or ON...
Why do you say in English "the alarm goes OFF" when it starts to sound? It should not be "the alarm goes ON" then?
And when the alarm stops then what do you say?
Interesting question Alejandra. The alarm goes off = it begins to make a loud noise. It is turned on. When it stops it is turned off. These are phrasal verbs (not much more to explain, they are what they are) Fireworks/ crackers also go off when they make a big bang. If your mother is angry with you she could also "go off" in other words shout and make a big noise.
Go off could also mean that a food substance is not fresh any more. Example: The milk is sour, it has gone off.
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To 'sound off' means to make a noise,hence when the alarm starts it 'sounds off' or 'goes off'.
The alarm has stopped, is fine.
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